(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County is currently soliciting applications from citizens who are interested in serving on the 2023 SPLOST Citizen Committee. This committee is charged with reviewing proposed SPLOST projects and choosing the final project list that will be presented to the City of Cave Spring, City of Rome, and Floyd…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME DANCER RETURNS FROM TOUR OF ZAMBIA AND UGANDA WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY
(Media release from ShowSavvy Productions): On Sunday February 25th, Isaac Brackett returned to the U.S. after touring Zambia and Uganda as the only male dancer in the 15 member Events Company of Ballet Magnificat! Internationally renowned Ballet Magnificat! has toured multiple companies around the globe and across the United States since its founding in 1986…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ SPRING TRAINING IS UNDERWAY!
The Atlanta Braves remain in search of their first Spring Training victory of 2023. The team opened up Grapefruit League play with a 6-6 tie against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at CoolToday Park down in North Port, Florida. They were blanked by the New York Yankees by 7-0 on Sunday afternoon in Tampa.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGE BROOKLYN NETS; SNYDER NAMED NEW HEAD COACH FOR ATLANTA
The Atlanta Hawks edged the Brooklyn Nets 129-127 in NBA action on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Atlanta has won two straight games since the NBA All-Star break. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 34 points, including the game-winning shot at the final buzzer. The Hawks improved to 31-30 on the 2022-23 regular…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS UPDATE
In case you missed it over the weekend on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of games in the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA’s Class AA playoffs. The Lady Devils’ season came to an end with a loss on the road to Mt. Paran Christian by a…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST IN ROME TO HOST RECRUITING EVENT ON FEBRUARY 28TH
The Georgia State Patrol seeks new troopers. A recruiting event will be held at Post 38 at 3386 Martha Berry Highway in Rome on Tuesday, February 28th from 10 am to 2 pm. Cpl. Shaun Sutherland, Recruiter, says that troopers will be present to explain the hiring process. The GSP seeks individuals with a commitment…… read more »
GEORGIA HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE $1 BILLION IN ONE-TIME TAX REFUNDS TO GEORGIA TAXPAYERS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representative Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming), one of Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leaders, on Thursday announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 162, legislation which would provide a one-time tax refund for eligible citizens of Georgia. Rep. McDonald is carrying HB 162 on…… read more »
SWISS CONSUL GENERAL PAYS A VISIT TO ROME, GA
(From the City of Rome, GA): Mr. Urs Broennimann, Swiss Consul General, spoke at Rome Rotary on Thursday and then met with local leaders at Rome City Hall. Olivier Brauen, President of the Swiss American Chamber in Southeast USA and Kimberly Shulman, Senior Trade Commissioner at Swiss Business Hub USA in Atlanta, accompanied the Swiss…… read more »
DARLINGTON PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘LUCKY STIFF’ IN DOWNTOWN ROME THIS WEEKEND
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington’s fine arts department and the Darlington Players will present “Lucky Stiff” Feb. 24-26 at the Rome City Auditorium. Showtime is 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Showtime for the Sunday matinee is 2 p.m. “Lucky Stiff” is a fast-paced, madcap, hilarious romp of a musical that follows Harry Witherspoon’s…… read more »
DOCTOR THAT LED RESCUE OF IMPRISONED AMERICAN STUDENT PRESENTS TO ROME REALTORS
(Media release from the Greater Rome Board of Realtors): Dr. Michael Flueckiger presented to the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS on Wednesday as the featured speaker of the organization’s monthly luncheon series. Flueckiger shared his harrowing experience as part of the team that rescued Otto Warmbier from North Korea in June 2017. Prior to the medical evacuation, the imprisoned American…… read more »